Swimming Record with Force Fin Pros

[Blair Mott]

Bob brought to my attention Jens Hilbert's swimming record and I would like to share it with the scubaboard members and guests. Unlike Neal Watson's remarkable record of 66 miles traveled, this record was based on time, distance and speed.

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jens Hilbert reclaimed the long distance underwater swimming record in Bremen, Germany by traveling a staggering 34 miles (over 55 km!) in less than 24 hours.
Hilbert chose FORCE FINS because they are so efficient. Wearing FORCE FINS you can sustain a consistent kick for extended periods of time with less fatigue and cramping than if other fins are worn. [/FONT]

His time and distance is equivalent to swimming 1 3/4 miles per hour for 19 miles.

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In addition to FORCE FINS, a special Poseidon regulator was used that moistened the air entering his lungs, and Hilbert designed a low drag tank carrier to increase his efficiency.[/FONT]

See some of the video footage YouTube - Long Distance Underwater Swimming Record

 

[meesier42]

His time and distance is equivalent to swimming 1 3/4 miles per hour for 19 miles.

Sorry Blair, you meant 19 hours, not 19 miles

 

[Blair Mott]

Actually it is just as I stated - I think I should have stated over 19 miles
Jens Hilbert Testimonial

This comes directly from the Force Fin website which I was asked to use as a fact check!
Hilbert began his swim on October 15, 1994 at 10:00 am and attained his goal of 55 km (approximately 34 miles) on October 16, 1994, at 9:21 am, after kicking for 19.36 hours of real diving time. He took 4 hours and 24 minutes of total rest periods. Equivalent to swimming about 1-3/4 miles per hour for over 19 miles!

I thought you and Bob would have read the link already, but thanks for checking!